M/T - Third Gear Shift Lever Vibration/Rattle
89chevy13GMC NUMBER: 89-T-64
GROUP: 7B-Manual Transmission
DATE: May, 1989
CORPORATE
NUMBER: 967202R
SUBJECT: THIRD GEAR SHIFT LEVER VIBRATION/RATTLE
MODELS: 1986-89 T SERIES AND 1987-89 S SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BORG WARNER FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
Some 1986-89 S/T Trucks may experience a shift lever vibration while the vehicle is in third gear This condition may also be described as a rattle. The vibration may be most prominent on a coast down (deceleration) while in third gear.
Figure 1:
Production Change
A new design shift lever was put into production during the 1989 model year Vehicles which have the new design lever can be identified by the serial number on the transmission identification tag. An example of the tag and its location on the transmission is shown in Figure 1. Vehicles with transmission serial numbers equal to or higher than those given below have the new design lever
Vehicle Serial Number Breakpoint
T Series 21564
S Series with 2.5L Engine 72267
S Series with 2.8L Engine 23911
Service Action
For vehicles exhibiting third gear vibration that were built prior to the production incorporation of
the new lever, the shift lever should be replaced with the new design lever. Reference Section 7B-3 of Service Manual X-8929 for replacement procedure. The new design shift lever P/N is 15618925. Parts are expected to be available on May 8, 1989. Until then part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be canceled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place. For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the following Labor Operations and Times:
Labor Operation: K1060
Labor Time: .3 Hr
IMPORTANT: After shift lever replacement, assure that the boot assembly is positioned to ride as high as possible on the shift lever to reduce transmission noise into the cab.